Wealden District Council are preparing the next stage of the Local Plan for the Wealden District (excluding the South Downs National Park). The Local Plan sets out Wealden District Council’s vision and planning policies for future development, including housing, employment, infrastructure, and environmental protection. Once adopted, it will guide planning decisions across the district.
The consultation is scheduled to run from 6th February to the 20th March 2026. During this time, Wealden will be seeking views from residents, businesses, landowners, and other stakeholders on the draft proposals.
How you can get involved
- Wealden are organising 10 in-person exhibitions during the middle four weeks of the consultation. These exhibitions will give you an opportunity to view the draft Local Plan documents and speak to council officers.
Wealden District Council will be holding an exhibition of the Draft
Local Plan at Horam Village Hall on Wednesday 18th February from 14.00 pm to 20.00 pm.
- 18 deposit points across the district (including Wealden District Council Offices in Hailsham and East Sussex County Council Offices in Lewes) will hold hard copies of the consultation documents for anyone who wishes to view them in person.
- The plan will be viewable from Tuesday 10th February at Horam Parish Council during the following days:
Horam Parish Council, The Horam Centre, 3 Bank Buildings, Horam, East Sussex TN21 0EH Tuesday – Thursday 09.30am – 12.30pm Friday 10.00am – 13.00pm
There will be a drop in session to view the plan and meet Councillors on Saturday 14th February from 9.00 to 1.00 pm. Horam Parish Council’s Landscape Sensitivity Report will also be available to view.
- For more information head to Wealden’s Planning Policy Consultation Portal(External link)
